The hype behind Amazon Prime Day is real! Here’s what to know.
Amazon Prime Day came a long way from its first appearance in 2015, where only a handful of countries had access to what started as a 24-hour event.
Anastasiia Riddle, USA TODAY
It’s almost here!
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is only a few days away with some of the season’s best deals just a mouse click away. There have been hints of what will be on sale this year. However, there is still an air of mystery about what will go on sale for the 48-hour sale. The big sale day, which starts Tuesday, July 16, usually has new deals, rare discounts and lightning deals across all categories, including kitchen, tech, home and outdoor, which can come up every few minutes during the two days.
Still, wondering if getting (or renewing) your Amazon Prime membership is worth it to get some of these sweet deals? Here’s everything you need to know to help make your decision.
The Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But if you are looking for some early bird deals, we have you covered. Check out the latest early Prime Day Deals here.
There is only a 48-hour shopping window for people to find some of the best savings on must-have gadgets and home goods.
People can start shopping in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 16. Amazon Prime Day launches at 12:01 a.m. PT, which means Tennessee shoppers can start getting deals at 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET.
Don’t miss out when Prime Day begins: Follow live updates on the deals our partner Reviewed finds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
After the start time, shoppers have 48 hours, meaning people on the East Coast have extra time to grab deals. Tennesseans can grab deals until 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 18.
Only people with Amazon Prime subscriptions can access the Prime Day deals when they drop.
Here’s where you can sign up for a free trial or join Prime. Newcomers can get a 30-day free trial, after which they have to pay the monthly fee of $14.99.
A standard Amazon Prime membership will run you $14.99 per month, or $139 for a one-year subscription. But students or qualifying government assistance recipients can sign up for Prime for up to 50% off.
As stated, before shopping deals on the retail giant’s annual two-day sale event a membership to Amazon Prime is needed. After that, news and existing members will have access to doorbuster deals on some favorite products—we are talking huge savings on headphones, robot vacuums, air fryers, televisions, clothes and so much more.
There are plenty of things on sale to add to your cart, but there are time limits set on some of the deals. If you want to shop with a bit more leisure ahead of Tuesday, there are plenty of incredible early Amazon deals leading up to the huge shopping event.
It may seem like everything under the sun is on sale for Amazon Prime Day and for the most part it is! But be aware that some of the sales have limited quantities or are only on sale for a certain amount of time.
Past sales have boasted impressive savings on big-ticket items, making it the perfect time to invest in new gadgets and home essentials like top-rated smart TVs, air fryers, cookware sets, and pressure cookers.
Looking for early deals? Take a look at the full list of early deals from Reviewed here. You can also find some of the best tech deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day here. And find some unexpected, but perfect for summer, deals here.
Reviewed has also compiled a list of shopping tips and deals to come on the actual Amazon Prime Day. Also, take a look at what to expect when shopping lightning deals.
Almost everything can be returned. Though there are some items Amazon won’t let you return, the site does still offer a 30-day return window on most purchases made during Prime Day.
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